kristoff wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:28 pm What brand the martini vodka? I usually do Canadian Communion Whisky. Martinis will be a good change of pace

Absolute or Sky would be wonderful. If you would like to introduce a more "Communion" style twist, we always do a grape flavor Sky vodka, but I'll leave that decision up to the good Sister.

Hi Everyone,

I'm doing absolutely wonderful. Things are going great for me. I had a wonderful time at the MoM a couple of weekends ago. It was so good to see so many old friends and a chance to meet some members that I have not had the pleasure of knowing personally before. Thanks to all in attendance for a wonderful time.

My dilation schedule is now down to 5 times a week, basically Monday through Friday mornings taking the weekends off. There has been no changes in depth since going to the reduced schedule so that seems to be working out well. In another week or two I may try an every other day type of routine to see how that works out.

I also changed my hair color a couple of weeks ago. The black was beginning to look to harsh on me, so I stripped my hair color and am now what's called a medium maple brown. I love it. It's much softer on me.

I've also resumed electrolysis about 2 months ago. I did 11 laser treatments, which got rid of most of the dark hairs, but all it did for the gray ones was to bleach them white. So the electrolysis is slowly taking care of the white ones that are left on my face and neck. So far, so good. The girl that I'm now using is very fast and has the latest equipment, which does reduce the pain level a bit. So far she has totally cleared my face and around my jaw and is now working on my neck. She did do the bit of regrowth I had on my lower lip yesterday and that was a very a painful process to say the least. It definitely brought more than one tear to my eyes, but based on what she has accomplished so far, I probably have another 6-8 sessions to go to finish up. It's going to be great not to ever have to shave my face or neck again. I am so looking forward to that. I can't wait! It's also made a big difference in my complexion. The areas that she's done or so much smoother and my skin has a finer texture to it. She explained that the pores are now contracting where the hair follicles used to be and that's what's causing the wonderful change in my skin. Every little bit helps, that's for sure.

EricaAnn (imported) wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:06 am Hi Everyone,

I'm doing absolutely wonderful. Things are going great for me. I had a wonderful time at the MoM a couple of weekends ago. It was so good to see so many old friends and a chance to meet some members that I have not had the pleasure of knowing personal before. Thanks to all in attendance for a wonderful time.

My dilation schedule is now down to 5 times a week, basically Monday through Friday mornings taking the weekends off. There has been no changes in depth since going to the reduced schedule so that seems to be working out well. In another week or two I may try an every other day type of routine to see how that works out.

I also changed my hair color a couple of weeks ago. The black was beginning to look to harsh on me, so I stripped my hair color and am now what's called a medium maple brown. I love it. It's much softer on me.

I've also resumed electrolysis about 2 months ago. I did 11 laser treatments, which got rid of most of the dark hairs, but all it did for the gray ones was to bleach them white. So the electrolysis is slowly taking care of the white ones that are left on my face and neck. So far, so good. The girl that I'm now using is very fast and has the latest equipment, which does reduce the pain level a bit. So far she has totally cleared my face and around my jaw and is now working on my neck. She did do the bit of regrowth I had on my lower lip yesterday and that was a very a painful process to say the least. It definitely brought more than one tear to my eyes, but based on what she has accomplished so far, I probably have another 6-8 sessions to go to finish up. It's going to be great not to ever have to shave my face or neck again. I am so looking forward to that. I can't wait! It's also made a big difference in my complexion. The areas that she's done or so much smoother and my skin has a finer texture to it. She explained that the pores are now contracting were the hair follicles used to be and that's what's causing the wonderful change in my skin. Every little bit helps, that's for sure.

Hi EricaAnn the hair color sounds like something i might want to try once my hair gets long enough.

Like you i have done 9 laser sessions and last month started electrolysis, in addition to my laser every 8 weeks, i have booked at least a couple hours a week of electrolysis thru September. The white hairs are what are left with a sprinkling of dark hairs. She is having a harder time removing the hairs since the follicle seems to be larger than the hair shaft, we think it's due to the hormones.

Facial hair removal and my voice are top priority at the moment, i seem to have no trouble passing even with my voice which is a blessing.

Paula

paulault (imported) wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:17 am Hi EricaAnn the hair color sounds like something i might want to try once my hair gets long enough.

Like you i have done 9 laser sessions and last month started electrolysis, in addition to my laser every 8 weeks, i have booked at least a couple hours a week of electrolysis thru September. The white hairs are what are left with a sprinkling of dark hairs. She is having a harder time removing the hairs since the follicle seems to be larger than the hair shaft, we think it's due to the hormones.

Facial hair removal and my voice are top priority at the moment, i seem to have no trouble passing even with my voice which is a blessing.

Paula

Hi Paula,

The white hairs are by far and away the toughest to get rid of. Mine seem like tree trunks compared to the dark ones. I've never investigated the follicle size issue so you and your electrolysis tech may have a good point on that matter.

The voice is always a big issue in passing. I've taken several voice training classes which seem to have helped me, but it's really hard for me since I had such a baritone voice to begin with.

I'm so glad for you that your voice is passable at this point of your transition. That's very important.

Erica,

i am new to all this , but also on a journey like yours, albeit less far down the road.

Erica, YOU have given me hope , encouragement and - well if i am honest , a sort fo role model to aspire to.

I wish You all the best, and will be thinking of You , hang in there girl.

Malcolm Fraser, an Australian Prime Minister, once said ' Life wasn't meant to be easy', and how true....

i lost 2 million dollars when i was 30, and business and house and wife , pretty much everything *external*, but managed to get through that, so really , ** everything ** is possible, trust me.

One just has to dust oneself off and start again.

I am so sure You will be fine , and look forward to a long and happy, if distant, association with You

Do take care Erica,

xxxx

charlene

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check in to let everyone know that I'm alive and doing well.

I've been busy lately with a major upgrade to the heating system in my home. I finally resolved a problem I've had since my home was built, that being a big temperature difference between the upper and lower levels of the house. Fixed this problem by having a zoned heating and air conditioning system installed. Now the lower level has it's own independent thermostat and it's own heating and air conditioning zone from the upstairs. I also had my 26 year old furnace replaced with a new high efficiency furnace which should save me a lot on my gas bill every month and with the current government program going, I'll be able to deduct 30% of the equipment cost off of my income taxes next year.

I went out for the Halloween this year and had an absolute blast. I was in costume for the first time in probably 15 years. I went as a Las Vegas show girl. Needless to say, I got more than a few looks from the guys in the nightclub that night. It was great fun!

Other than that, I've just been doing my daily dilating and continuing with my weekly electrolysis sessions to rid my face from this darn hair. She's made good progress and has cleared my entire face and is about half done with my neck area. I can't wait to be finally finished with that process. It's painful to say the least!

Good for you Erica. I bet that you had a great time. You are a great gal.

Mac (imported) wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:03 pm Good for you Erica. I bet that you had a great time. You are a great gal.

I shaved my legs complete for the first time tonight. They look and feel great. I don't know what will happen if my wife discovers it.

You can tell her you've taken up road biking

Just checking in and wanted to wish everybody a Wonderful Holiday season. For the first time in over three years now I finally have begun to experience joy and excitement for the upcoming holidays. I have really not had any Christmas spirit since my family turned their backs on me and disowned me after coming out to them with my GID situation. I guess I have been mourning their lose in my life for these past three years, but as time goes by and more distance is created between this terrible time and now, I'm finally becoming capable of dealing with their loss in my life and I'm finding the ability to move on without them. So be it!

Another thing that has really lifted my spirits this year is the prospect of spending the upcoming Christmas Holiday with my very good friend and "sister" Danya. Her and I have become very close over the past 10 months and I have really started to view her as the sister I never had growing up. She will be traveling into the "Windy City" to spend the holiday with me and my immediate family

EricaAnn (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:37 pm . I'm so looking forward to seeing

her again and to spend some more time with her. Bryan from the site will also be joining us for Christmas dinner, which will also be a treat. It will also give her the opportunity to meet Danya for the first time. So the decorations are up, the stockings have been hung by the chimney with care and the shopping and baking is all done, so let the festivities begin! I even went to the salon and got my nails done yesterday. They now sport a color by OPI known as double decker red. Very nice for the Holidays!

In other news my electrolysis technician has completely made it through my entire face and neck areas. I'm now down to going to see her once a week to maintain any new growth that might occur and even that will be coming to close in the next month or two. I can't believe what a difference this has made in my complexion and skin texture. I haven't shaved my face now in over a week and half with almost no noticeable facial hair growth at all. My hair is also looking fabulous lately as it increases in length and it now about 6" past my shoulders and a dark reddish brown in color. I just love it!

So to one and all, a Very Merry Christmas and a wish for all the best in the upcoming New Year!

EricaAnn it sounds like you will have a great Christmas. I am so glad Terri and Danya will be meeting. I am sure the joy of your day will warm many hearts. I look forward to reading all about the party where three wise and beautiful women come together.